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Case Study: Research public health issues located on the American Public Health Association (APHA) website, found in the topic Resources. Select a public health issue related to an environmental issue within the U.S. health care delivery system and examine its effect on a specific population.
Based on the public health issue selected, address the following:
Question 1: Describe the public health issue. Include the following information: (a) what population is affected, (b) at what level does it occur (local, state, or national), and (c) evidence about the issue supported by resources.
Question 2: Discuss how the public health issue is addressed by the current policies.
Question 3: Include what changes you would propose to the existing policies. Describe what steps are required to initiate policy change.
Question 4: Identify the necessary stakeholders required to initiate policy change (government officials, administrator) and explain the importance of their role, such as budgeting or funding.
Question 5: Discuss the impact on the health care delivery system.